DENDROLOGY: WOODY PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND ECOLOGY

BOTANY/F&WECOL 402

Course Description

Identification, ecological characteristics, ranges, adaptations to environment, and uses of evergreen and deciduous woody plants, with emphasis on species native to Wisconsin; lab and field work.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.74

9.39% from Historical

Completion Rate

96%

0.32% from Historical

A Rate

84%

41.84% from Historical

Class Size

-7.79% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Sara HOTCHKISS

[email protected]

2.6

Rating

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